Meaning of the word "what is good for the goose is good for the gander" in English
What does "what is good for the goose is good for the gander" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
what is good for the goose is good for the gander
US /wʌt ɪz ɡʊd fɔːr ðə ɡuːs ɪz ɡʊd fɔːr ðə ˈɡæn.dɚ/
UK /wɒt ɪz ɡʊd fɔː ðə ɡuːs ɪz ɡʊd fɔː ðə ˈɡæn.də/
Idiom
used to say that if something is acceptable for one person, it should be acceptable for another person as well
Example:
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If he can take a long lunch break, so can I; what is good for the goose is good for the gander.
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The manager expects us to be on time while he arrives late, but what is good for the goose is good for the gander.